Our waste-management sites are filling up fast, with serious health and environmental consequences
By law, powers and functions are devolved to local government but the ruling Zanu-PF’s ideology is to control municipalities
The ANC’s coalition partners demand changes, citing the financial burden on residents
Almost 5% of the world’s carbon emissions come from the healthcare sector. Rethinking how hospitals run can get this down. But healthcare workers say regulations stop them from doing this
Marcos Orellana noted the poor disposal of waste and hazardous substances, the wide use of pesticides and weak enforcement of regulations
Some are expected to reach capacity earlier because solid waste like garden debris and industrial rubble are taking up space
But the environment department says it has interventions in place
Another national disaster looms as polluted Apies River may be the prime suspect behind the deadly Tshwane waterborne disease outbreak
The image of plastic recycling as the solution to plastic pollution is perpetuated by statistics that highlight successes, which are communicated in tonnes and percentages that are difficult to visualise.
Between the fields of illegally dumped waste and a contaminated Kliprivier stream passing through the area is a greening project
Nondumiso Sibiya has found value in collecting refuse and working with waste pickers
Producers and importers of electronic goods will be legally responsible for end-of-life management of their products from 5 November
The environment department’s Source-to-Sea initiative will create 1 600 work opportunities
Ability must determine who gets hired, not jobs for pals or because of their political affiliation, says the head of the South African Local Government Association
Recycling human waste not only cuts down on landfill use but can also give birth to economically viable products such as fertilisers and fuel
New laws came into effect in August, but neither households nor Pikitup are compliant
We must continue to hold manufacturers to account and push for better waste management
Our readers write in about plastic waste and an article on President Jair Bolsonaro
Despite national plans to reuse waste and reduce SA’s carbon emissions, too much rubbish is still going into landfills and
money is being lost
The Congolese capital does not have a functioning garbage collection system. Consequences for the health of the "Kinois" are catastrophic
The town is failing to fix pollution, and oil, fats and grease from factories aren’t helping
There is always hope for a better world
Technology has advanced and by recycling these, you can help to create jobs and reduce landfills
Household waste is a major problem but if properly handled, it can be a valuable resource
Informal waste reclaimers say that separation at source deprives them of their hard-won livelihood
A short-term solution is nine regional landfills and recycling. In 10 years they will be gone
Achieving zero waste is not just a pipe dream
Waste management is a basic human need and can also be regarded as a basic human right
Reliance Compost, which managed some of the city’s green waste drop-off points for 15 years, said sites would be closed because an unrewarded tender
With more visitors heading to Cyprus than ever, the Mediterranean island’s waste disposal system is under pressure
Once an idyllic place for the people to swim and play, Bronkhorstpruit Dam is now so polluted that it’s not safe for humans